Dr. James Cone, Professor of Theology and author of “Black Theology and Black Power”, explains the fundamental liberating message of “black theology” and the importance of an equality of power before reconciliation is possible.

Muhammed Kenyatta, vice-chairman of the Black Economic Development Conference, explains why he believes that the Black Manifesto cannot fail, and draws a distinction between religious conviction and political action, 1969.

Father Kitagawa reflects on the ability of otherwise kind and rational people to be swayed by mob prejudices, connecting his own internment during World War II to the problem of racism in the 1960s, 1965.

Dr. C. Eric Lincoln, Professor of Sociology, offers his definition of racism as "a consensus which operates as a conspiracy," and considers the shortcomings and the possibilities of the role of the Church in ending discrimination.

Leon Modeste, the Director of the General Convention Special Program, maintains that integration is not a possibility in the near future, and discusses the GCSP's role and methods in improving the situation, 1968.